Get ready for an exciting week of swimming competition as seven current and former NC State Wolfpack swimmers prepare to make their mark at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia. The six-day short course meter competition, set to take place from December 13th to 18th at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, will see these talented athletes representing their respective countries on the world stage.
Leading the way is NC State Head Coach Braden Holloway, who will be leading Team USA as their Head Coach. This will be his third time taking the helm for the country’s top swimmers in international competitions, previously serving as Team USA’s men’s head coach at the 2019 World University Games and as an Assistant Coach at the same event in 2017. Adding to the Wolfpack’s presence, NC State Associate Head Coach Chris Heaton will also be coaching at the World Championship meet, representing Slovakia’s national team.
Wolfpack Athletes to Watch
A number of Wolfpack athletes are set to compete in individual events throughout the week. On Tuesday (Monday in the United States), Kira Toussaint (Netherlands) and Sirena Rowe (Colombia) will kick things off in the 50 butterfly. Kacper Stokowski (Poland) will be vying for a medal in the 100 backstroke, and Andreas Vazaios (Greece) will be challenging in the 200 individual medley.
The following days will see the remaining Wolfpack athletes dive into the pool, representing their countries with pride. Sophie Hansson (Sweden), Nyls Korstanje (United States), and Kristína Fabušová (Slovakia) will each compete in individual events, showcasing their skills and dedication to the sport.
Follow the Action
You can catch all the excitement of the FINA World Swimming Championships live on FINA’s YouTube channel. To keep track of the schedule and adjust it to your time zone, check out FINA’s official website. For real-time updates on the Wolfpack’s performance, follow @packswimdive on Twitter.
Wolfpack’s Schedule
The Wolfpack athletes will be competing in various individual events throughout the competition. Prelims are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST Monday through Saturday, with finals starting at 3:30 AM EST each of those days. Be sure to check out the schedule and cheer on our Wolfpack swimmers!
